Olympic skateboarders carry Misugu Okamoto on their shoulders.
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  • Japanese skateboarder Misugu Okamoto fell in her final run and slipped from first to fourth place.
  • As Okamoto left the course, other skaters consoled her and picked her up on their shoulders.
  • Okamoto later said she was "grateful" for the gesture.
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A heartwarming scene unfolded in the Tokyo Olympics skateboarding park final after Japan's Misugu Okamoto fell on her run.

Okamoto, 15, was leading the competition when she began her final run. However, she fell attempting an indie flip, the top trick of her run, and slipped into fourth place.

Okamoto briefly laid on the ground, putting her hands to her helmet.

Misugu Okamoto holds her helmet after falling during the skateboarding event at the Tokyo Olympics.
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She looked distraught leaving the bowl.

Misugu Okamoto looks upset walking out of the Tokyo Olympic skateboarding park final.
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However, when Okamoto got out of the bowl, the other competitors ran over to console, hug, and carry her on their shoulders.

Misugu Okamoto (middle) is greeted by two other skaters at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Misugu Okamoto raises her hands while being carried on the shoulders of other skaters at the Tokyo Olympics
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Okamoto had told reporters that she was nervous about the final. After her final, she said she was "full of regret" about not landing her trick.

According to Reuters, when asked about the gesture from other skaters, Okamoto teared up and said she was "grateful."

Olympic skateboarding continues to bring the good vibes.

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